MARSHFIELD – “As American As Pie” – a pizza pie and dessert pie fund raiser to support two performances of next year’s Sousa Concert – will be held prior to the May 9 Sousa Concert starting at 6 p.m.

“The Sousa Concert is a popular, cultural experience here in Marshfield,” said Dr. David De Lyser, assistant professor of music at UW-Marshfield/Wood County.  “It has been so popular, that for the last several years, we have sold out and had to turn people away.  We want to expand the event to two performances next year – Monday, April 30, and Tuesday, May 1, – to provide an opportunity for everyone to attend.”

Adding a second performance, however, increases expenses.  In order to maintain affordable ticket prices, the symphonic band and music department will be selling pies to offset those increased expenses.

Slices of pizza, provided by Pizza Man, Marshfield, and slices of dessert pies will be sold in Gallery 450, starting at 6 p.m. before the concert.  Slices will also be sold during intermission.  All proceeds will be used to fund the 2007 Sousa concerts, De Lyser said.